Object Description
A beautiful antique set of twelve solid mahogany Chippendale Revival dining chairs, comprising ten side chairs and two armchairs, Circa 1900 in date.
They have been crafted from hand carved solid flame mahogany with drop in seats that have been upholstered in a sumptuous light tan leather. The set comprises a pair of armchairs and ten side chairs.
These chairs have beautifully shaped and carved backrests with attractive entwined splats. The carvers have curved open arms and they all have splay legs to the back with elegant carved cabriole legs and ball and claw feet.
They have been lovingly French polished and are ready to grace your dining or conference room.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 107 cm x Width 62 cm x Depth 66 cm – Armchairs
Height 104 cm x Width 59 cm x Depth 58 cm – Side chairs
Height 52 cm – Seat height
Dimensions in inches:
Height 3 foot, 6 inches x Width 2 foot x Depth 2 foot, 2 inches – Armchairs
Height 3 foot, 5 inches x Width 1 foot, 11 inches x Depth 1 foot, 11 inches – Side chairs
Height 1 foot, 8 inches – Seat height
Thomas Chippendale
(1718 – 1779) was a London cabinet-maker and furniture designer in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles.
In 1754 he published a book of his designs, titled The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker’s Director. The designs are regarded as reflecting the current London fashion for furniture for that period and were used by other cabinet makers outside London. The Director shows four main styles: 1. English with deep carving, 2. elaborate French rococo in the style of Louis XV furniture, 3. Chinese style with latticework and lacquer, and 4. Gothic with pointed arches, quatrefoils and fret-worked legs.
Chippendale was much more than just a cabinet maker, he was an interior designer who advised on soft furnishings and even the colour a room should be painted. Chippendale often took on large-scale commissions from aristocratic clients. Twenty-six of these commissions have been identified.
Our reference: A4736